How is your work-life balance?

When you lie in bed at night, where does your mind go? Do the thoughts that have been subconsciously stressing you out all day start to emerge? I know this feeling all too well, so I'd like to share a Bible story with you today that has really helped me.

Yesterday, we talked about Jesus telling His disciples to take a break in the midst of their busyness: "So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place." (Mark 6:32, NIV)

Shortly afterwards, Jesus fed 5,000 men plus many women and children that were with them (see Mark 6:34-44), and His disciples helped distribute and clean up. After this "job," Jesus again instructed His disciples to take a break: He sent them ahead by boat so they could rest while He dismissed the crowds. (see Mark 6:45)

If anyone taught proper work-life balance, it was Jesus!

Jesus then saw His disciples struggling on the stormy sea, fighting the headwind, and could've thought to Himself, "I wanted them to do nothing for once. Why are they fighting My battles?" But in His love, He chose to walk to them—on the water—and climbed into their boat. The storm immediately subsided. (see Mark 6:48-51)

Jesus knew a storm was coming. He had also told them He would follow! Near the end of this chapter, His Word tells us that "Their minds were closed, and they could not understand the true meaning of the loaves of bread." (Mark 6:52, CEV)

God tells us to rest so that we can be refreshed. So when you lie in bed at night, you don't have to worry about tomorrow…He already knows about your storms.

Remember, God can arrange everything without you worrying about anything.

Trust Him. :-) Let's pray together…"I let go, Jesus. I choose to rest and let You fight this battle for me. Thank You for Your help. In Your powerful name, amen."

You are a miracle!

Déborah